Open AccessA Cultural Impostor? Native American Experiences of Impostor Phenomenon in STEM
Author(s) -
Devasmita Chakraverty
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
cbe life sciences education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1931-7913
DOI - 10.1187/cbe.21-08-0204
Subject(s) - phenomenon , indigenous , identity (music) , cultural diversity , psychology , diversity (politics) , cultural phenomenon , social psychology , workforce , sociology , social science , political science , anthropology , epistemology , aesthetics , ecology , philosophy , law , biology
Interviews with seven Native Americans in STEM identified aspects of impostor phenomenon in relation to their minority identity: 1) cultural differences and lack of understanding of indigenous culture, 2) lack of critical mass and fear of standing out, 3) academic environment, 4) family background and upbringing, and 5) looks and diversity status.